Parish and Communications Administrator

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States St. Columba's Church Full time

St. Columba’s is a vibrant, urban congregation committed to proclaiming the Gospel through worship and ministry. Located in upper northwest Washington, D.C., this is the largest parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington with an average Sunday attendance of 450, 20 full-time employees, and an operating budget of $3.7 million. For more information visit.

We are looking for a highly organized, creative thinker who can support a staff and parish that is active and committed to St. Columba’s mission.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Staffs the parish office and assists visitors, volunteers, and parishioners
- Answers the telephone, distributes messages, and keeps the outgoing telephone message up-to-date
- Oversees the church calendar, coordinates submissions and maintains event spreadsheet, collaborates with operations manager to ensure posted information is correct
- Monitors/responds to daily inquiries and communication requests from staff/parishioners
- Checks and distributes mail daily
- Monitors postage meter for supplies and sufficient postage
- Administers the SafeChurch program
- Assists Minister for Member Engagement in verifying Realm profile requests through in-person or Zoom meetings
- Updates website content weekly including copy editing, posting news, bulletin and embedded YouTube videos, creates new pages using a template
- Writes and edits website, print, social media, and e-news copy
- Oversees social media content calendar in Hootsuite; posts as needed
- Completes seasonal and special projects as directed

**Core Competencies**
- Effective communicator using word and image, both digital and print; layout and design
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Works collaboratively as a team player and independently as a self-starter
- Manages and coordinates data; develops and maintains effective systems; detail-oriented
- Develops and supports relationships with parishioners and staff members (good at customer relations)
- Delivers under deadline
- Familiarity with values, practices, and terminology of the church is a plus
- Experience with computer systems (Apple), Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Realm (membership) software, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, Survey Monkey, social media management, and the Adobe Suite of Products.

Metrics for success
- Parish Office duties are kept current and completed with accuracy and attention to detail
- Information is consistently provided on schedule in clear and compelling format
- Internal systems are maintained effectively

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person


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